Sports Betting in Orleans Parish
Betting from Orleans Parish
Sports betting is fully legal in Orleans Parish for anyone 21 or older. You can place wagers from anywhere inside parish lines; at home, at work, at a restaurant, or in a casino sportsbook. All 8 licensed Louisiana online sportsbooks accept Orleans Parish bettors: FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Fanatics, BetRivers, and theScore Bet.
Retail Sportsbooks in Orleans Parish
2 licensed retail sportsbooks operate inside Orleans Parish:
- Caesars Sportsbook at Caesars Superdome; Caesars · New Orleans
- Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah's New Orleans; Caesars · New Orleans
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Is sports betting legal in Orleans Parish?
Yes. Orleans Parish voters approved sports betting in the November 2020 ballot, and online betting has been live since January 28, 2022. You must be 21 or older and physically inside Orleans Parish to place a legal wager.
Do I need to live in Orleans Parish to bet?
No. Anyone 21 or older who is physically located inside the parish can place legal bets. Louisiana residency is not required.
Where can I bet retail in or near Orleans Parish?
The closest retail sportsbooks are Caesars Superdome, Harrah's New Orleans. All major Louisiana retail sportsbooks accept cash bets and run promotions tied to the casino.
Which sportsbook should I start with?
We rank FanDuel as the top overall sportsbook for Orleans Parish bettors based on app reliability, payout speed, and Louisiana-specific promotions. BetMGM offers the largest first-bet insurance offer in the state at up to $1,500.